Villa scores twice, New York City beats Seattle 2-1

Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) is tripped up by New York City FC defender Rodney Wallace (23) during the first half of a Major League Soccer game, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)(Photo: The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) — David Villa didn’t let the rain bother him Saturday, scoring twice in leading New York City FC to 2-1 win over defending MLS champion Seattle.

The Spanish striker scored his 50th and 51st MLS career goals in the second half as New York rallied for a win to move into third place in the Eastern Conference.

Seattle led at half time after Cristian Roldan’s 40th-minute goal.

But Villa tied it with a penalty kick in the 52nd. And 25 minutes later, he volleyed home Jack Harrison’s cross.